kingsborough NLN / MAY 2010

ruaalien2 · Jul 4, 2010

I took the dosage calculations class at Kingsborough last fall online and it was really easy!! You have to show up in person I think three times to take exams. I ended up with an A in the class.
P.S. Congrats on getting accepted into the program!

Thanks so much! I think I'm doing the right thing by taking it online.

Where were you for your clinical for your first semester? I know it's nursing homes,but which ones do they use?

lorba · Jul 6, 2010

Thanks so much! I think I'm doing the right thing by taking it online.
Where were you for your clinical for your first semester? I know it's nursing homes,but which ones do they use?

I did my first semester clinical at Shorefront Geriatric Center on Surf Avenue in Coney Island. I know some of the other ones they go to are Menorah which is right by the school, another one right next door to Shorefront, and I think there is one on Cropsey Ave, and one by Lutheran that they send students to.

The first few weeks, they are just going to have you do clinical on campus, and then they will start sending you to the actual clinical site.

ruaalien2 · Jul 6, 2010

I did my first semester clinical at Shorefront Geriatric Center on Surf Avenue in Coney Island. I know some of the other ones they go to are Menorah which is right by the school, another one right next door to Shorefront, and I think there is one on Cropsey Ave, and one by Lutheran that they send students to.
The first few weeks, they are just going to have you do clinical on campus, and then they will start sending you to the actual clinical site.

Thanks for your answer! I was kinda afraid if we went to clincial the first week.

Menorah isn't to bad and Shorefront & the one right there aren't either, distance wise.

What do you recommend in terms of new vs. old books? Can we by them used?

What about supplies for the first semester?

What is the uniform like?

Can we get away with white sneakers and not nursing shoes?

lorba · Jul 6, 2010

Thanks for your answer! I was kinda afraid if we went to clincial the first week.
Menorah isn't to bad and Shorefront & the one right there aren't either, distance wise.
What do you recommend in terms of new vs. old books? Can we by them used?
What about supplies for the first semester?
What is the uniform like?
Can we get away with white sneakers and not nursing shoes?

I don't think any of them are really very far from the school. I guess it depends on where you live. I got lucky because I only lived a couple of minutes away from Shorefront.

As far as supplies go, you'll definitely need a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, a pen light, and a watch. You're going to use these things every week at clinical (even the on campus ones). You can get them at the uniform store.

The uniform isn't bad. I went to Ideal Uniform Store on Flatbush, and I told them I was from Kingsborough and she gave me exactly what I needed. The woman knew what was allowed and what wasn't. They won't let you get away with white sneakers. They have to be nursing shoes, but they are extremely comfortable!!

I'm sure you will be able to get most of the books used. I can't imagine that they would have a list of different books than we had last semester. I bought every book that they had on the list early so I could find them used and cheaper. Of course, we ended up not using most of them, but I figure they are good to have. You will definitely need the Fundamentals of Nursing book. This is what they base all of the exams on. I'm sure you can get this used since they've been using it for a few semesters now. And, you will need a good care plan book as well.

Hope I covered everything!! If you have any more questions, let me know. :nurse:

ruaalien2 · Jul 6, 2010

I don't think any of them are really very far from the school. I guess it depends on where you live. I got lucky because I only lived a couple of minutes away from Shorefront.
As far as supplies go, you'll definitely need a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, a pen light, and a watch. You're going to use these things every week at clinical (even the on campus ones). You can get them at the uniform store.
The uniform isn't bad. I went to Ideal Uniform Store on Flatbush, and I told them I was from Kingsborough and she gave me exactly what I needed. The woman knew what was allowed and what wasn't. They won't let you get away with white sneakers. They have to be nursing shoes, but they are extremely comfortable!!
I'm sure you will be able to get most of the books used. I can't imagine that they would have a list of different books than we had last semester. I bought every book that they had on the list early so I could find them used and cheaper. Of course, we ended up not using most of them, but I figure they are good to have. You will definitely need the Fundamentals of Nursing book. This is what they base all of the exams on. I'm sure you can get this used since they've been using it for a few semesters now. And, you will need a good care plan book as well.
Hope I covered everything!! If you have any more questions, let me know.

Thank you so much!

Where is Ideal Uniform?

What books didn't you wind up using?

lorba · Jul 7, 2010

Thank you so much!
Where is Ideal Uniform?
What books didn't you wind up using?

Ideal is on Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K in Brooklyn.

ruaalien2 · Jul 8, 2010

Ideal is on Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K in Brooklyn.

Thanks. Guess where I'm going tomorrow? LOL

qtpie87 · Jul 22, 2010

i hope u got a respone already.. did u?

ruaalien2 · Aug 6, 2010

Everyone ready for Tuesday? I'm bringing all my paperwork with me!

I can't wait to be able to register for Nursing 17 & 18!

My friend just told me she was able to register for them, which I don't get. We don't know which one we were assigned to yet, how was she able to register and not me?

Welldone · Aug 8, 2010

Everyone ready for Tuesday? I'm bringing all my paperwork with me!
My friend just told me she was able to register for them, which I don't get. We don't know which one we were assigned to yet, how was she able to register and not me?

Hi everybody

I'm ready for Tuesday:)

ruaalien2, what paperwork do you mean?Health clearance,insurance?..

I think your friend advances events and teases:) :nono:

Welldone · Aug 8, 2010

ruaalien2 ,did you order textbooks?Did you buy uniform and supplies?

lorba, thank you a lot. Your info is very helpful.

Have one more question.

I've got my health clearance and right away brought it to the room 401, but didn't make a copy. Now I read that we will need it in the clinical agencies: "Please retain a copy of each of these; some of the clinical

agencies require a copy of this documentation for their records. The Department of Nursing

will not be copying and distributing duplicates". Do I have to ask a copy in A-108 or we don't really need it?

lorba · Aug 9, 2010

ruaalien2 ,did you order textbooks?Did you buy uniform and supplies?
lorba, thank you a lot. Your info is very helpful.
Have one more question.
I've got my health clearance and right away brought it to the room 401, but didn't make a copy. Now I read that we will need it in the clinical agencies: "Please retain a copy of each of these; some of the clinical
agencies require a copy of this documentation for their records. The Department of Nursing
will not be copying and distributing duplicates". Do I have to ask a copy in A-108 or we don't really need it?

You could probably get a copy from A-108 if you need it again. I didn't need to provide anything to the clinical agencies. I think some of the other hospitals from future courses may require it. You should keep a copy of the actual physical paperwork that your doctor filled out for you just to have for your own files. I always copy everything before handing it in just in case they say they never got it or they lose it, etc.

I'll be at orientation tomorrow helping out. Maybe I'll see you guys there. Good luck!!